School Counselor

Reports To:  Building Principal

Position Purpose:

The counselor provides a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for students; consults and collaborates with teachers- parents- and staff; and provides support to school and district educational programs.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in counseling from an accredited college/university
• Current Kansas teaching license with an endorsement to functionas a school counselor is required
• Two years’ accredited teaching experience
• Multiple positions required

Physical/Emotional Requirements:  (The incumbent may be required to use the skills and abilities outlined below during any part of the working day.)

While performing the duties of this job- the employee is frequently required to sit- talk- and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision- distance vision- depth perception- and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people. 

Performance Responsibilities:

• Modifies counseling to meet individual student needs
• Develops and presents structured classroom guidance sessions
• Assists with the orientation of pupils new to the district or school
• Assists in the registration and enrollment of students
• Assists in the implementation of the district assessment program
• Interprets test data to faculty and administration
• Works with students on an individual and small group basis
• Demonstrates an understanding of how students develop and learn
• Communicates high expectations to all students
• Possesses effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Collaborates with all stakeholders
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when dealing with all stakeholders
• Clearly and effectively conveys ideas and thoughts to others
• Uses a variety of verbal- nonverbal- and media techniques
• Seeks- listens- and responds appropriately to suggestions- requests- and concerns
• Demonstrates an up-to-date and extensive knowledge of counseling and effectively communicates this understanding to students
• Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking- problem solving- creativity- and flexibility
• Makes students aware of assessment standards and learner expectations
• Assists students in developing self-assessment skills
• Maintains up-to-date records
• Creates a positive- inviting- and safe environment
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior
• Recognizes and appreciates diversity and individual differences
• Demonstrates conflict resolutions skills
• Continuously improves professional skills
• Recognizes and provides for individual differences and adjusts practices accordingly
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Certified employees.

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